Photoshop Elements 8 All-in-One-for Dummies - Softcover

Here's how to do it all with Elements — more versatile than you ever imagined

Whether you're new to Photoshop Elements, want to take your skills up a notch, or want to quickly take advantage of the new features and enhancements in Photoshop Elements 8, you've come to the right place. Nine easy-to-follow minibooks cover everything you need to know about organizing, editing, sharing, and creating projects with your photos.

• The groundwork — Books I and II cover setting up your work environment, using tools and shortcuts, and managing your files

• Make them pretty — learn to work with resolution, manage color, use appropriate file formats, and handle selections in Books III and IV

• Take it up a notch — in Books V, VI, and VII, learn to use the Brush and Pencil tools, work with layers, and create artistic effects

• Fix the flaws — Book VIII helps you erase imperfections, fine-tune color, and more

• Be creative — with slide shows, calendars, greeting cards, flip books, and other projects in Book IX

Open the book and find:

• Help in setting up the Elements work environment

• Steps for acquiring, saving, and exporting images

• How to correct contrast, color, and clarity

• Tips for making and transforming selections

• Advice on creating layers and working with masks

• Cool things to do with type

• Creative applications for filters, effects, styles, and distortions

• ? Instructions for retouching and enhancing images

Barbara Obermeier is the principal of Obermeier Design, a graphic design studio in California specializing in print and Web design. She is currently a Graphic Design faculty member at Brooks Institute. Ted Padova is an internationally recognized authority on Adobe® Acrobat®, PDF, and digital imaging.